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R290 SWR

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,786 mi
Last recorded134,786 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 SWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 134,786 miles

centre pipe bracket broken but secure

rear discs correded and slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 20 Aug 2013 134,786 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

centre pipe bracket broken but secure

rear discs correded and slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 13 Oct 2012 131,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 126,721 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 126,704 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 122,486 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 122,486 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 111,648 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 111,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 106,387 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 101,604 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 85,801 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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R290 SWR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R290 SWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R290 SWR registered?

R290 SWR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R290 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 SWR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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